Mezzacorona Maso di Mezzo Pinot Grigio Rosé 2020
- 90
- $30
- Drink by: 2022-2024
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Our next contestant in the delicious Rosé stakes is from Italy, more specifically the Dolomites, and it may surprise. Made from Pinot Grigio, many would assume that the wine will be the traditional white, as almost every Pinot Grigio/Gris we see is. In fact, if given any time on skins, Pinot Gris/Grigio will pick up a pink hue, which is exactly what has happened here. The colour is actually the palest of gold bronzes. The style is a touch more rustic than some with aromas of stewed pears, pink grapefruits and undergrowth. There is also a pleasing minerally note backing up along the length of the wine. Well balanced and with decent length, this is definitely one worth checking out.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
